College of Arts and Sciences

Chemistry

Chair of the Department: Glenn N. Cunningham
Industrial Chemistry Graduate Program Coordinator: Kevin D. Belfield, Ph.D.
CH 222, (407) 823-1028.
E-mail: kbelfiel@mail.ucf.edu
Forensic Science Graduate Track Coordinator: Jack Ballantyne, Ph.D.
CH 223, (407) 823-0163.
E-mail: jballant@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Web address: http://reach.ucf.edu/~forensic

Faculty

Professors: C. A. Clausen, Ph.D.; G. N. Cunningham, Ph.D.; B. G. Fookes, Ph.D.; F. E. Juge, Ph.D., Associate Vice President; B. C. Madsen, Ph.D.; W. W. McGee, Ph.D.; D. H. Miles, Ph.D.; W. J. Tilstone, Ph.D.; R. Y. Ting, Ph.D.
Associate Professors: J. Ballantyne, Ph.D.; K. D. Belfield, Ph.D.; K. A. Cerqua-Richardson, Ph.D.; S. R. Elsheimer, Ph.D.; M. D. Hampton, Ph.D.
Assistant Professors: C. L. Geiger, Ph.D.; H. Matsui, Ph.D.; J. Paradis, Ph.D.; O. Phanstiel IV, Ph.D.; H. L. Price, Ph.D.

Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry offers a master’s program in Industrial Chemistry and a track in Forensic Science.

Application Deadlines

Fall admission	July 15
Spring admission	December 1
Summer admission	April 15

Admission

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all graduate students. Minimal requirements for admission include a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the last 60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate study or a score of at least 1000 on the combined quantitative-verbal sections of the General (Aptitude) test of the GRE and 220 (computer-based test; or equivalent score on the paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), for those who are international or whose native language is not English. The departmental evaluation requires two letters of recommendation for both Industrial Chemistry and Forensic Science applicants. In addition, Forensic Science applicants must provide a resume with employment history. Proficiency examinations are given to all incoming graduate students. The results of these exams are used in planning the student’s program of study. Deficiencies may require remedial course work.

Industrial Chemistry Program

The Master of Science degree at the University of Central Florida is aimed at preparing students for careers in the chemical industry. The curriculum for the industrial chemistry program is designed to provide a broad overall perspective of the industry and an awareness of economic and engineering considerations while placing the primary emphasis upon chemistry and the application of chemical principles to the development of products and processes.

Degree Requirements for Industrial Chemistry Program

Required Core Courses—12 Semester Hours
CHM 6440 Kinetics and Catalysis (2 hours)
CHM 6710 Applied Analytical Chemistry (2 hours)
CHM 6938 Graduate Seminar (2 hours)
CHS 6240 Chemical Thermodynamics (2 hours)
CHS 6251 Applied Organic Synthesis (2 hours)
CHS 6260 Chemical Unit Operations and Separations (2 hours)

Electives for Industrial Chemistry—12 Semester Hours
At least 9 of the total 12 semester hours must be taken from the following list (All elective courses must be approved by the student’s advisory committee.):

CHM 5225 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 hours)
CHM 5235 Applied Molecular Spectroscopy (3 hours)
CHM 5305 Applied Biological Chemistry (3 hours)
CHM 5450 Polymer Chemistry (3 hours)
CHM 5451L Polymer Chemistry Lab (2 hours)
CHM 5580 Advanced Physical Chemistry (3 hours)
CHM 5711 The Chemistry of Materials (2 hours)
CHS 5262 Industrial Chemical Processes (2 hours)
CHS 6261 Chemical Process and Product Development (2 hours)
CHM/CHS Special topics courses

Thesis (CHM 6971)—6 Semester Hours

Examination Requirements
Satisfactory completion of a final examination (oral defense of thesis) is required.

Forensic Science Track

A track in Forensic Science is provided to practicing professionals and full-time students who desire an advanced program of study in the forensic analysis of biological materials. The Forensic Science Track has a strong biochemistry-DNA focus to serve the needs of supervisory personnel in DNA sections of crime laboratories. The DNA Advisory Board has mandated that such personnel have advanced degrees.

The forensic science core courses are unique and were designed by practicing professionals for presentation as distributed learning courses using the World Wide Web. For more information, visit the Forensic Science Track website at: http://reach.ucf.edu/~forensic.

Degree Requirements for Forensic Science Track

Required Core Courses—12 Semester Hours
These courses are web-based with the exception of CHS 6535L and CHM 6938, which require approximately two weeks of on-campus residency at UCF.

CHS 6513 Quality Assurance and Bioinformation (3 hours)
CHS 6535 Forensic Analysis of Biological Materials (2 hours)
CHS 6535L Forensic Analysis of Biological Materials Lab (3 hours)
CHS 6536 Forensic Analysis of DNA Data (2 hours)
CHM 6938 Graduate Chemistry Seminar (2 hours)

Required Foundation Core Courses—12 Semester Hours*
These courses are offered at UCF. Working professionals taking the program part-time may, after checking with a program adviser, take these courses at a nearby university.

Category 1—Crime - Criminal Justice Courses** (3 hours)
Category 2—Forensic Data Analysis - Statistics/Experimental Design** (3 hours)
Category 3—Biological Chemistry - Biochemistry/Laboratory** (3 hours)
Category 4—Chemistry - Molecular Spectroscopy/Applied Biological Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry** (3 hours)

* Minimum number of hours needed to satisfy degree requirement. Students must take one advanced level (4000/5000) course in each of the four categories. Courses taken will be selected in conjunction with the Advisory Board.

** Students must satisfy prerequisite course requirements before taking foundation core courses. Consultation with an assigned faculty adviser should occur before registering for foundation core courses.

Directed Research (CHS 6918)—6 Semester Hours
A research project will be selected in conjunction with the student’s advisory committee.

Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 Semester Hours

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